The Nursery Nurse Notes the Presence of Diffuse Edema on a Newborn

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nursery nurse notes the presence of diffuse edema on a newborn baby's head.Review of the birth record indicates that her mother experienced a prolonged labor and difficult childbirth.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Document the findings in the infant's chart.
• B) Measure head circumference every 12 hours.
• C) Prepare to administer IV osmotic diuretics.
• D) Transfer the baby to the NICU for monitoring .

Understand the general adaptation syndrome and types of responses to stress.

Identify protective and risk factors in stress and substance abuse.

Recognize different coping strategies and their applicability.

Describe the stages and treatment approaches in substance abuse.

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Definitions:

Equipment

Tangible property owned by a company that is used in its operations, such as machinery, computers, and office furniture.

Initial Value Method

An accounting method that records investments at their original cost without adjustment for changes in fair value.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company, which appears in the consolidated financial statements.

Buildings

Structures considered as fixed assets, used for commercial or industrial purposes, and recorded on a company's balance sheet.